Quick Info
| Profession | Musician |
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Date of Birth | 01/05/2000 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Benin City, Edo |
| Hometown | Benin City, Edo |
Latest News about Rema
14/04/2025
Rema's Coachella 2025 performance drew attention after a delayed stage appearance and reports of a shaky opening. Coverage noted that the issue was short-lived but still became one of the festival's notable talking points.
12/02/2025
Rema announced a 2025 world tour in support of his Heis era, with dates spanning multiple continents and including major festival appearances. The tour was positioned as a major live push following the success of his sophomore album Heis and its strong international reception.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real name | Divine Joshua Ikubor |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 172 cm |
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| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Ighile Group of Schools, Edo State |
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| College/University | University of Lagos, Nigeria |
| Educational Qualification | Pursuing a degree |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christian |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Justice Ikubor (d. 2008) |
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| Mother | Hamida Nabbosa |
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Career
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| Record Label | Jonzing World (subsidiary of Mavin Records), Interscope | ||||||
| Notable Collaborations | Selena Gomez - Calm Down Remix (2022) | ||||||
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Favourites
| Food | Party Jollof Rice |
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| Clothing | Shoes |
| Animal | Parrot |
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| Fast Food Chain | KFC |
Style Quotient
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/heisrema/ | |
| https://twitter.com/heisrema |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rema is a talented Nigerian musician, rapper, and singer known for his hit song Dumebi in 2019. | |
| 2. Discovered by D’Prince in February 2018 after a viral video of him freestyling to D’Prince’s track "Gucci Gang.” | |
| 3. Rema faced a tragic loss when his father passed away in 2008 when he was just 15 years old. | |
| 4. He found his passion for music through the 'Rap Nation' program at Christ of Mercy church. | |
| 5. Rema describes his music style as 'Afrorave', blending afrobeat with Indian and Arabic influences. | |
| 6. He was nominated for the BET Awards 2020 for Best Viewers Choice: International Act. | |
| 7. Rema proudly serves as a brand ambassador for Pepsi. | |
| 8. An avid football enthusiast, Rema is a supporter of Manchester United F.C. | |
| 9. At the tender age of 15, Rema left home to support his family after the tragic loss of his father and brother. | |
| 10. His music has been featured in the FIFA 21 soundtracks, showcasing his talent to a global audience. | |
| 11. Discovered by D'Prince in 2018 after a viral freestyle video to D'Prince's track Gucci Gang. | |
| 12. Rema describes his music style as blending Afrobeats, trap, and R&B with influences from Indian and Arabic music. | |
| 13. His song Iron Man was included in Barack Obama's 2019 summer playlist. | |
| 14. Started making music in Benin since age 11, initially as a rapper in a church group. | |
| 15. He lost his elder brother seven years after his father's death. | |
| 16. At one point, he worked in Ghana to save money to support his family. | |
| 17. Won Season 2 of Pikolo's Dream Alive talent show in Benin City in 2013. | |
| 18. His Calm Down remix with Selena Gomez landed on the Billboard Hot 100. | |
| 19. Has over 4 million followers on Twitter and Instagram combined. |